Pet dog found with tongue cut out, stomach slit

A pet dog was found under a tyre with his tongue cut out, his stomach cut open, and his hair black from being set on fire in wasteground.

The dog’s owner, Bobby Katus, aged 66, of Priory Court, New Ross, Co Wexford, made the grim discovery with his friend on Saturday night.

Bobby and Sheila Katus have had Gizmo for 14 years since he was a puppy and he was a much-loved household pet, according to their granddaughter Symone.